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 GTMac
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| posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 11:06 PM |
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Fixing scraper rubbers - all Type 3 models
As they dont make scraper rubbers with the associated alloy trim for the Type 3's (as far as I know) and people are using modified Beetle ones I
thought I would have a go at doing something. Sure it will work just as well and a hell lot cheaper. Prob about a 1 hour job to do both.
Most people will have scrapers that look like the above and of course let in plenty of water. No wonder they rust out the bottom, warp door cards and
stuff speakers when fitted.
I have used what I believe are Kombi inners that have the spring clips.
Dismantling is easy by just drilling out the rivets and you are left with the outer alloy mold, old rubber and the metal backing plate.
I first held the new scraper into position at the curved end and marked each hole position corresponding from the trim. The inner rubber is shorter
than the original rubber but allows for a hole placement close to the bottom. Once each hole was marked I drilled each position (you can see a hole in
the rubber just above hole 2 on the alloy trim), realigned the rubber and pushed a rivet through all six holes. I was just a matter of then placing
the metal backing plate back over each rivet and pulling them tight.
Looks a little wobbly at moment but that is due to it being slightly out of shape when it was removed. When positioned back in the door and pushed
back into shape it should be fine.
1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T
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| posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 11:15 PM |
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Fixing scraper rubbers
I posted this in the Type 3 section as this is what I did it for but guessed it may come in handy for others with Beetles or possibly Kombis even
though you can buy your kits it may save some dollars.
As they dont make scraper rubbers with the associated alloy trim for the Type 3's (as far as I know) and people are using modified Beetle ones I
thought I would have a go at doing something. Sure it will work just as well and a hell lot cheaper. Prob about a 1 hour job to do both.
Most people will have scrapers that look like the above and of course let in plenty of water. No wonder they rust out the bottom, warp door cards and
stuff speakers when fitted.
I have used what I believe are Kombi inners that have the spring clips.
Dismantling is easy by just drilling out the rivets and you are left with the outer alloy mold, old rubber and the metal backing plate.
I first held the new scraper into position at the curved end and marked each hole position corresponding from the trim. The inner rubber is shorter
than the original rubber but allows for a hole placement close to the bottom. Once each hole was marked I drilled each position (you can see a hole in
the rubber just above hole 2 on the alloy trim), realigned the rubber and pushed a rivet through all six holes. I was just a matter of then placing
the metal backing plate back over each rivet and pulling them tight.
Looks a little wobbly at moment but that is due to it being slightly out of shape when it was removed. When positioned back in the door and pushed
back into shape it should be fine.
1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T
I love 242HP sleepers.
How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn?
UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list. |
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| posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 11:25 PM |
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Looks like a bought one... lol..
I see You have used a quality rubber scraper too...
the ones i bought, all the clips broke off [Brasillian I guess]
so i glued it in place
cheers
Lee
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| posted on April 24th, 2008 at 08:07 AM |
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Vintage has some Type 3 complete scrapers available but there hard to get
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| posted on April 24th, 2008 at 09:29 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by vw54
Vintage has some Type 3 complete scrapers available but there hard to get
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And at what price would these be?
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How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn?
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| posted on April 24th, 2008 at 03:19 PM |
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Dunno
I bought a pair of Type 3 scrapers from Micks not oo long ago, they are leaning up in a corner of my house waiting for the project to go ahead. Good
luck though, looks good so far,
Cheers
'Ah, whatever................'
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| posted on April 24th, 2008 at 06:09 PM |
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A practical solotion to a common problem
Great work.
- Adam
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....
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| posted on April 24th, 2008 at 06:30 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by penguin
Dunno
I bought a pair of Type 3 scrapers from Micks not oo long ago, they are leaning up in a corner of my house waiting for the project to go ahead. Good
luck though, looks good so far,
Cheers
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Yes there is NOS laying around if you can find it but its still carrying a good price tag. I think what I have done is do a solution for the majority
of peoples daily drivers that dont want to spend the extra cash. I would buy or find a set for a full resto job.
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How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn?
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| posted on April 24th, 2008 at 08:30 PM |
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use yr fingers and call for a price 9789-1777
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| posted on April 24th, 2008 at 10:00 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by vw54
use yr fingers and call for a price 9789-1777
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Dont need to, made my own 
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| posted on April 26th, 2008 at 07:01 PM |
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OK, took up the option and called Vintage re the Type 3 scrapers and yes they have repro's for the $$$ saving price of A$105
each............................so I stick to my initial idea of saving some $$$ for your non show daily driver. My cost was $20 per side and a few
hours work.
1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T
I love 242HP sleepers.
How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn?
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| posted on April 30th, 2008 at 10:03 PM |
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for future reference i purchased some from vwispwest.com cant remember the price but they fit pretty well and i havent noticed any leaks |
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| posted on May 1st, 2008 at 09:03 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by whereisfelicity
for future reference i purchased some from vwispwest.com cant remember the price but they fit pretty well and i havent noticed any leaks
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They are the Ebay seller from memory. Yes they heaps of VW stuff but it can be hit and miss with the quality from them but good to hear they seem OK.
Wonder where they source theres from, WCM possibly?
1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T
I love 242HP sleepers.
How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn?
UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list. |
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